Basilica of St. Edward — Attraction in Palm Beach

St. Edwards Roman Catholic Church is an architectural gem, offering a serene atmosphere for worship. During my visit on February 9, 2024, I was captivated by the beauty of the choral singing, which emanated from the choir loft situated at the back of the church above and behind the pews. While the melodies were enchanting, I found it challenging to see the choir without turning around in my seat.

As someone exploring different faith communities, I anticipated some unfamiliarity with the service structure. However, the sound system that day made it difficult to hear the speaker clearly. I moved closer to the front to better understand the sermon, but still missed portions of it. Additionally, the lack of air circulation made the environment quite warm, which affected my overall comfort.

For regular parishioners familiar with the service proceedings, St. Edwards's offers a beautiful space for worship. I hope the sound system and air conditioning issues are addressed to enhance the experience for...

Beautiful Basílica in Palm Beach County. We had the blessing to be part of the mass celebrated by Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. A Votive Mass in honor of Saint Edward and designate the Holy Doors for this Year of Hope

A great honor was bestowed upon St. Edward Catholic Church in Palm Beach on Dec. 13, 2024, when the church was elevated to the status of a minor basilica.

The Vatican designates churches as basilicas because of their historical, spiritual and architectural significance. Basilicas have special privileges, including precedence over other churches.

In this Year of Hope, basilicas, like diocesan cathedrals, are places of special pilgrimage and have specially designated Holy Doors in imitation of the Vatican basilica. Certain liturgical days associated with the papacy are celebrated with...

St Edwards Basilica is a a special place in so many ways We welcome all visitors However As a parishioner for the past 38 years I have seen it all , with the once a year Christmas Eve or Easter Sunday for show crowd Church etiquette is important and should be respected We see adults , teenagers and thier children having full blown conversations, joking and laughing during Mass , like its a sporting event , and dont get me started on attire It takes a lot to maintain this magnificant Architectural treasure Half the Mass attendees never put a dime in the basket So next time you vist , show respect and...